By the end of these lessons, it is hoped that you will be able to:
- work independently on your own
- work collaboratively in your groups
- enrich yourselves on the topic 'diplomacy' with the key focus on Singapore
- apply what you learn on 'diplomacy' to real situations
Lesson 1 : Diplomacy – in the context of Singapore
Estimated Lesson duration : 1 hr 30min
Objectives :
It is hoped that by the end of the lesson, you will be able to: - Define what ‘diplomacy is’ - Reflect on your prior knowledge on ‘diplomacy’ in the context of Singapore - Edit misconceptions as new knowledge is learnt - Add on new knowledge on ‘diplomacy’ in the context of Singapore
Task 1: KWL and mindmap
The following tasks are meant to help you organise information on diplomacy as you gather and learn new knowledge:
1a.) KWL - Complete Worksheet 1. - Save a copy of the Worksheet 1.
- Step 1 : Type what you know K that is, your prior knowledge on ‘diplomacy’ and W that is, what you would want to learn - For this step, think in the context of Singapore, e.g. Who are our diplomats, what are their responsibilities, why is it necessary to carry out diplomatic relations, when do they practise such relations (that is, under what circumstances do they practise diplomatic relations) and how do they carry out such relations? - Step 2 : Refer to the recommended resources in the box below. You may also use any other relevant sources. Read the sections related to ‘diplomacy’.
2. http://singaporehumanities.com/ss2007.htm Scroll down to ‘managing international relations - Book 3 Chapter 6: Managing Peace and Security: Deterrence And Diplomacy’ click on ‘self-learning tool (Hot potatoes). Focus on all the portions related to diplomacy.
- After reading, you will enrich Worksheet 1, that is on the worksheet you will o edit any misconceptions of your prior knowledge (type the words in blue) o respond to what you want to know W that is, type answers to your questions. Where necessary, you’re to research independently to look for the answers. o Type new knowledge L not already mentioned in K or W in green.
1b) Mindmap reflecting what you’ve learnt so far. Your mindmap must show the appropriate categories in which you group the information and the relevant sub-points under these headings.
You may use any relevant application. A recommended application is : bubbl.us
In case you’ve not used it, it is a simple and free web application that allows you to brainstorm online. Here’s the link to learn more about it : http://www.bubbl.us/index
Remember to save it once you’ve completed your work.
reflecting what you’ve learnt so far. Your mindmap must show the appropriate categories in which you group the information and the relevant sub-points under these headings.
You may use any relevant application. A recommended application is : bubbl.us
In case you’ve not used it, it is a simple and free web application that allows you to brainstorm online. Here’s the link to learn more about it : http://www.bubbl.us/index
Remember to save it once you’ve completed your work.
2. For the next quiz, click on http://singaporehumanities.com/ss2007.htm Scroll down to ‘managing international relations èBook 3 Chapter 6: Managing Peace and Security: Deterrence And Diplomacy’ è ‘Games on diplomacy(created by pupils)’ Click on ‘time challenge’ and then attempt the questions.
No Submission of work required but it's an on-going exercise where you're expected to add new information on your own.
Lessons on 'Diplomacy'
By the end of these lessons, it is hoped that you will be able to:- work independently on your own
- work collaboratively in your groups
- enrich yourselves on the topic 'diplomacy' with the key focus on Singapore
- apply what you learn on 'diplomacy' to real situations
Lesson 1 : Diplomacy – in the context of Singapore
Estimated Lesson duration : 1 hr 30min
Objectives :
It is hoped that by the end of the lesson, you will be able to:
- Define what ‘diplomacy is’
- Reflect on your prior knowledge on ‘diplomacy’ in the context of Singapore
- Edit misconceptions as new knowledge is learnt
- Add on new knowledge on ‘diplomacy’ in the context of Singapore
Task 1: KWL and mindmap
The following tasks are meant to help you organise information on diplomacy as you gather and learn new knowledge:
1a.) KWL - Complete Worksheet 1.
- Save a copy of the Worksheet 1.
- Step 1 : Type what you know K that is, your prior knowledge on ‘diplomacy’ and W that is, what you would want to learn
- For this step, think in the context of Singapore, e.g. Who are our diplomats, what are their responsibilities, why is it necessary to carry out diplomatic relations, when do they practise such relations (that is, under what circumstances do they practise diplomatic relations) and how do they carry out such relations?
- Step 2 : Refer to the recommended resources in the box below. You may also use any other relevant sources. Read the sections related to ‘diplomacy’.
1. powerpoint slides www.hyss.sg/webquests/curriculum/social3289sdhs/Tch6.**ppt**
2. http://singaporehumanities.com/ss2007.htm
Scroll down to ‘managing international relations - Book 3 Chapter 6: Managing Peace and Security: Deterrence And Diplomacy’ click on ‘self-learning tool (Hot potatoes). Focus on all the portions related to diplomacy.
- After reading, you will enrich Worksheet 1, that is on the worksheet you will
o edit any misconceptions of your prior knowledge (type the words in blue)
o respond to what you want to know W that is, type answers to your questions. Where necessary, you’re to research independently to look for the answers.
o Type new knowledge L not already mentioned in K or W in green.
1b) Mindmap reflecting what you’ve learnt so far. Your mindmap must show the appropriate categories in which you group the information and the relevant sub-points under these headings.
You may use any relevant application. A recommended application is : bubbl.us
In case you’ve not used it, it is a simple and free web application that allows you to brainstorm online. Here’s the link to learn more about it : http://www.bubbl.us/index
Remember to save it once you’ve completed your work.
reflecting what you’ve learnt so far. Your mindmap must show the appropriate categories in which you group the information and the relevant sub-points under these headings.
You may use any relevant application. A recommended application is : bubbl.us
In case you’ve not used it, it is a simple and free web application that allows you to brainstorm online. Here’s the link to learn more about it : http://www.bubbl.us/index
Remember to save it once you’ve completed your work.
Task 2 : Quiz time!
Attempt the following two quizzes
1. Click on http://singaporehumanities.com/socialstudies/ssch6revisiontools/uploading%20files/introduction.htm
and then attempt the questions on the right.
2. For the next quiz, click on http://singaporehumanities.com/ss2007.htm
Scroll down to ‘managing international relations è Book 3 Chapter 6: Managing Peace and Security: Deterrence And Diplomacy’ è ‘Games on diplomacy(created by pupils)’ Click on ‘time challenge’ and then attempt the questions.
No Submission of work required but it's an on-going exercise where you're expected to add new information on your own.